This Medieval Battle Tactic Backfired Horribly | The Falkirk Massacre 1298

Описание: July 22, 1298. Six thousand Scottish warriors stood in perfect circles, their spears pointing outward waiting for the English army that would decide Scotland's fate.

What happened next was one of the most brutal tactical disasters in medieval history.

This is the true story of the Battle of Falkirk: how William Wallace's ingenious defensive formation was destroyed by a weapon he never saw coming, and how a single tactical mistake condemned thousands of men to a horrifying death.

In this cinematic documentary, we break down:
Why Wallace positioned his army in circular formations called "schiltrons"
The catastrophic cavalry charge that doomed Scotland before the battle began
How 1,500 Welsh longbowmen unleashed 15,000 arrows per minute
The psychological and physical horror of medieval arrow warfare
Why this battle changed military tactics forever

This isn't just another history lesson—it's a deep dive into the brutal reality of medieval combat, strategic failures, and the human cost of war.

🎬 CHAPTERS:
0:00 - The Calm Before the Storm
0:40 - Shadow of Sterling Bridge
2:00 - The Hammer Falls
3:15 - Circles of Steel
4:30 - The First Blood
5:50 - The Wall Holds
6:50 - The Sky Goes Dark
8:30 - The Slaughter
9:40 - The Ghost
10:00 - What Battle Next?

⚔️ BATTLE BREAKDOWN:
Scottish Forces: 6,000 infantry (spearmen) + 1,000 cavalry + 500 archers
English Forces: 12,000 infantry + 2,500 cavalry + 1,500 longbowmen
Casualties: Thousands of Scots killed vs ~1,000 English

📚 SOURCES & FURTHER READING:
This documentary is based on contemporary chronicles, modern historical analysis, and battlefield archaeology. While exact numbers are debated by historians, the tactical sequence and outcome are well-documented.

Primary sources include:
The Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough
The Scalacronica by Sir Thomas Gray
Modern analysis by military historians


⚠️ DISCLAIMER:
This video contains dramatic recreations and discussions of historical violence including medieval warfare, casualties, and execution. All content is presented in historical context for educational purposes. Viewer discretion is advised.

The events depicted are based on historical records, though some details remain debated among historians. This documentary presents the most widely accepted interpretation of the Battle of Falkirk.


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